Sorry for using the word Christian to ask this question but I believe the majority of readers here are Chrsitian so I must.
Why is it that my personal beliefs are so counter intuitive to Christianity? I belief in equal rights, but my religion fights them, I can't agree with that, and only makes me doubt my beliefs and my religions at the same time.
2006-10-19 03:30:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It means that you have evolved beyond the Dogma and maintained the true message that was intended. My mother & grandmother are there with you. If you have peace in your heart for your fellow human, it only means that you have filtered out all the negativity that alot of your fellow followers seem to thrive on. Be unique and don't bother with worrying about the rest!
Blessed Be... ; )
2006-10-19 03:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Helzabet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel your religion is right, then you should indeed question it.
Many Christians are confused about the religion they follow. I would wager that most Christians inherited the religion from their parents rather than come to it through spiritual searching. When that happens, they do things and don't know why.
I'm not sure if you fall in that camp or not. Since you say that your religion runs counter to your morality, I'm guessing you inherited the religion. Keep in mind that there are plenty of people out there who have made great self-discoveries and changed religion at least once. Some people leave Christianity; some join Christianity. Some become pagans; some pagans become jaded and leave. Some cannot handle the thought of a chaotic world with no creator so they abandon atheism, while the thought of a god is viewed as laughable to those who embrace atheism.
One thing to note is that religion is man-made. Are you listening to God or to your religion? The two are not synonymous. When a pastor preaches, he is inflicting *his* morals on you. He may claim they come from God, but they are his morals. And they may not match yours.
Try to live a good life and use that brain that was given to you. I'm willing to bet that if there is a god, he will excuse you for making your own decisions rather than mindlessly listening to a priest or a Bible.
2006-10-19 03:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer your "in-bold" question: I've dealt with this myself, as when I was still in the Christian church and I adopted vegetarianism because I felt it was right. I didn't try to convert anyone else to it (nor do I today). The amount of crap I got from other Christians was unbelievable--and was one of the beginning factors in my leaving.
My conclusion was, having a personal philosophy outside of these religious confines is bad how? *Especially* if it doesn't go against any on those religious confines? And all I could figure was...I'm thinking for myself and adopting my own idea. This came after nobody could give me a solid answer on why I was wrong not to eat meat.
Questioning your beliefs AND your religion are not bad things. It's a sign of maturity and thoughtfulness. Don't let anyone tell you it's wrong, and more importantly, don't let anyone tell you what to believe. It's your life.
2006-10-19 03:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian and I believe in equal rights. And since I don't really know what your other beliefs are, I really can't help you anymore than that.
2006-10-19 03:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 'personal moral philosophy' is totally subjective to whatever your whims du jour happen to be. To be a Christian, or a Jew, or a Muslim, etc...one must accept the objective morality of God as taught by the various religion.
2006-10-19 03:34:48 · answer #5 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man, It's all about Jesus.
You're focusing on the details.
To become more centered as a Christian, you must re-affirm your commitment to Christ every day. That is the whole crux of Christianity - That Christ died and rose again for the forgiveness of your sins. .. And that we must die to ourselves and live for Christ.
If you've got that, you've got it all and God will explain the rest.
When I lose focus, I try to remember that first and foremost - I get back to basics.
At those times, my prayers will be simple prayers of thanksgiving - and not much more.
"Thank you Lord for your attoning death.
Thank you for the new life you've given me.
Thank you for the blessings you've bestowed upon me (health, family etc.)"
It really helps me get centered in Christ and back on the right track.
2006-10-19 05:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by Salami and Orange Juice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i still don't really understand your question??? But regarding equal rights, God is a God of order. In the bible children are to honor their parents, wife is subject to her husband, now the husband is responsible for the family and is subject to Jesus and Jesus is subject to God Almighty.
Put it this way a man is like a Piano, and a woman is like a violin, unless they take their proper place they cant make music together.
2006-10-19 03:51:43 · answer #7 · answered by fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats the problem...so many self-proclaimed Christians think they can judge...and its not our place (only God's)
And no Christian is BETTER than the other...we're all saved by grace and the minute we forget that is the minute we need to get on our knees and humble ourselves.
God Bless
2006-10-19 03:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by candi k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is your problem believing in religion.Why not try abiding in the word of God? I'd say you would find out Jesus was and is not what the Christians think.
2006-10-19 03:35:53 · answer #9 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 6:24 - No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Luke 16:13 - No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
2006-10-19 03:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by deacon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋